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Godefroy Engelmann: A Master of Lithography and a Lifesaver Godefroy Engelmann, a renowned lithographer of his time

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, General, View, Castle, Ruins, Village, Saint-Necataire, Voyages

Drawings Prints, Print, General, View, Castle, Ruins, Village, Saint-Necataire, Voyages
Drawings and Prints, Print, General View of Castle Ruins and of The Village of Saint-Necataire, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Dungeon Polignac, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques

Drawings Prints, Print, Dungeon Polignac, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Dungeon of Polignac, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Printer, Artist, Godefroy Engelmann, Eugene Isabey, German (born France)

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Cross, Route, Clermont, Royal, Voyages, pittoresques, et

Drawings Prints, Print, Cross, Route, Clermont, Royal, Voyages, pittoresques, et
Drawings and Prints, Print, Cross on the Route from Clermont to Royal, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Pont-Gibaud Castle, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques

Drawings Prints, Print, Pont-Gibaud Castle, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques
Drawings and Prints, Print, Pont-Gibaud Castle, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French, Paris 1803-1886 Lagny

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Church Saint-Necataire, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques

Drawings Prints, Print, Church Saint-Necataire, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques
Drawings and Prints, Print, Church of Saint-Necataire, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French, Paris 1803-1886 Lagny

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Entry Village Bains, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques

Drawings Prints, Print, Entry Village Bains, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques
Drawings and Prints, Print, Entry to the Village of Bains, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Artist, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, Eugene Ciceri

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Royat Groove, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques, dans

Drawings Prints, Print, Royat Groove, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques, dans
Drawings and Prints, Print, Royat Groove, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French, Paris 1803-1886 Lagny

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Aidat Lake, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques, dans

Drawings Prints, Print, Aidat Lake, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques, dans
Drawings and Prints, Print, Aidat Lake, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French, Paris 1803-1886 Lagny

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Dungeon Polignac Castle, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques

Drawings Prints, Print, Dungeon Polignac Castle, Voyages, pittoresques, et, romantiques
Drawings and Prints, Print, Dungeon of the Polignac Castle, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Artist, Printer, Eugene Isabey, Godefroy Engelmann, French

Background imageGodefroy Engelmann Collection: Godefroy Engelmann (German, active France, 1788 - 1839) after Jakob Wilhelm Huber (Swiss

Godefroy Engelmann (German, active France, 1788 - 1839) after Jakob Wilhelm Huber (Swiss, 1787 - 1871) after Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769 - 1830). Master Lambton, 1837. Five-color lithograph




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Godefroy Engelmann: A Master of Lithography and a Lifesaver Godefroy Engelmann, a renowned lithographer of his time, is not only remembered for his artistic contributions but also for his heroic acts during the shipwreck of Frigate Medusa on July 2, 1816. In an untitled engraving created by Engelmann in 1829, he immortalizes the survivors being saved from the raft by brig Argus. Engelmann's talent extended beyond capturing dramatic rescues. He collaborated with Theodore Gericault, another prominent artist of the era, on various projects. One such collaboration was "Roulier Montant un Cote" in 1823. This artwork showcases Gericault's skillful depiction of a horse-drawn cart ascending a hill while Engelmann expertly translates it into lithographic form. "I Dream of Her in the Crashing Waves, " painted by Gericault in 1818, inspired Engelmann to create a lithograph that beautifully captures the tumultuous nature of crashing waves and evokes emotions within its viewers. In addition to collaborating with Gericault, Engelmann showcased his own artistic prowess through pieces like "Horses of Auvergne" in 1822. This work exemplifies his ability to depict animals with precision and grace using lithography as his medium. Beyond artistry, Engelmann explored various subjects including landscapes and architecture. In "Entree du village des Bains" from 1831 – a joint effort between him and Eugene Ciceri – they capture the essence of this picturesque village entrance through their meticulous attention to detail. Engelmann's fascination with architectural beauty is evident in works like "Chateau de Pesteil à Polminhac" (1832) where he masterfully portrays this majestic castle with intricate details that bring it to life on paper.